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Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

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Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption
Statement: "Every citizen should buy an electric car to control global warming."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ All citizens can afford to buy electric cars easily.
2️⃣ Only cars contribute to global warming.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?
AOnly 1
BOnly 2
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Interpret the appeal

    The statement is moral, not literal — it doesn’t assume everyone can afford it or that only cars cause warming.
  2. Step 2: Test assumptions

    Both claims are too extreme to be implicit.
  3. Final Answer:

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit. → Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    The appeal holds as an ideal even if affordability varies or other causes exist ✅
Quick Trick: If assumptions sound extreme or absolute, they’re rarely implicit.
Common Mistakes:
  • Taking hyperbolic advice literally.
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